Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's
About Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's
Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's belongs to the class of ‘anti-thyroid agents,’ primarily used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is also used before thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. Hyperthyroidism is a condition associated with too much production of a hormone called thyroxine by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of your neck. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's contains ‘Methimazole’ that belongs to the class of ‘Anti-thyroid agents’. It is considered a first-line medicine for treating hyperthyroidism and Graves disease. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's works by reducing the excessive production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland, thereby preventing hyperthyroidism symptoms.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's include headache, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and mild skin rash or itching. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.
Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's or any other medications. Before using Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's, let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, blood disorders and any other medical history. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's passes into the breast milk. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.
Uses of Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's
Medicinal Benefits
Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is an ‘anti-thyroid agent’, containing ‘Methimazole’. It is used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is also used before thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. It treats hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is also used in patients with toxic multinodular goitre (an enlarged thyroid gland that contains masses called nodules with hypothyroidism symptoms) for whom surgery and radioactive iodine treatments are not an option. It also relieves hypothyroidism symptoms in preparation for thyroidectomy (surgical removal of whole or part of the thyroid gland) or radioactive iodine therapy.
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Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's or any other medications. Before using Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, congenital disorders (birth defects), hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones), blood disorders like agranulocytosis (lowered white blood cell count) and thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets) and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach). Please inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery while using Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's. You may feel sleepy or dizzy while using Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert. Limit your alcohol consumption during a course with Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's. Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), heart-related drugs (digoxin), respiratory drugs (theophylline) and blood pressure medicines (atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, sotalol).
Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However, avoiding high sodium content foods, fatty foods and alcohol is recommended.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of liver or kidney diseases, congenital disorders (birth defects), hypothyroidism, blood disorders (agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia) and pancreatitis before taking Methimercazole 10 Tablet 30's.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Hyperthyroidism: It is a condition associated with too much production of a hormone called thyroxine by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of your neck. Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include unexpected weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, irritability, mood swings, weakness, sleep problems, thinning of the skin and changes in the menstrual cycle. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can cause heart, bones, muscles, menstrual cycle and fertility problems. It is considered that women are 2 to 10 times more likely than men to develop this disease.
Grave's disease: It is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. It is considered to be the primary cause of hyperthyroidism. It usually affects women under the age of 40.